Cutting the Chaos in Toddler Classrooms

In the dynamic world of toddler development, consistency and flexibility must work hand in hand. This course equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools to create responsive, developmentally appropriate daily routines that support the holistic growth of toddlers ages 1–3. (4 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Importance of Routines for Toddlers
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Understanding the Role of Routines in Toddler Development
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Social Skills and Independence
4. Physical Development and Future Learning
5. Structured vs. Unstructured Activities
6. Balancing Structured and Unstructured Activities
7. Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
8. Chapter 1 Reflection Questions
1. Physical Development Milestones
2. Cognitive Development Milestones
3. Social Development Milestones
4. Emotional Development Milestones
5. How Developmental Stages Impact Scheduling Needs
6. Recognizing and Accommodating Individual Differences
7. Strategies for Flexible Scheduling
8. Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
9. Chapter 2 Discussion
1. Key Components of a Toddler Classroom Schedule
2. A Typical Toddler Classroom Schedule
3. Your Schedule
4. Full Schedule Example
5. Time Management and Pacing
6. Planning and Reflection Time for Educators
7. Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
8. Chapter 3 Reflection
1. Introduction and Consistency
2. The Role of Consistency in Toddler Development
3. Strategies for Introducing and Maintaining Consistency
4. Addressing Inconsistencies and Transitions
5. Monitoring and Evaluating Schedules
6. Key Areas to Monitor
7. Methods for Effective Monitoring
8. Evaluating the Schedule’s Effectiveness
9. Long-Term Schedule Evaluation
10. Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
11. Chapter 4 Reflection
1. The Role of Play in Toddler Development
2. The Importance of Structured Learning
3. Balancing Play and Structured Learning
4. Strategies for Implementing a Balanced Approach
5. Evaluating the Balance
6. Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
7. Chapter 5 Discussion
1. Thematic and Project-Based Scheduling
2. What is Project-Based Scheduling?
3. Implementing Thematic and Project-Based Scheduling
4. Examples of Thematic and Project-Based Schedules
5. Evaluating and Reflecting on Thematic and Project-Based Scheduling
6. Long-Term Benefits of Thematic and Project-Based Scheduling
7. Chapter 6 Check for Understanding
8. Chapter 6 Reflection
1. Handling Schedule Disruptions
2. Common Causes of Schedule Disruptions
3. Strategies for Managing Schedule Disruptions
4. Communicating Schedule Disruptions with Families
5. Supporting Children with Special Needs
6. Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment
7. Individualized Support Strategies
8. Promoting Social and Emotional Development
9. Engaging Families in the Support Process
10. Promoting Staff Collaboration and Professional Development
11. Chapter 7 Check for Understanding
12. Chapter 7 Reflection
1. Communicating Schedules with Families
2. Methods for Communicating Schedules - Written Communication
3. Digital Communication
4. In-Person Communication
5. Strategies for Making Communication Effective
6. Encouraging Family Involvement
7. Handling Schedule Changes
8. Evaluating Communication Effectiveness
9. Chapter 8 Check for Understanding
10. Chapter 8 Reflection
1. Course Reflection
2. Course Completion
3. End of Course Quiz
4. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$38.00
4 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Toddlers

Cutting the Chaos in Toddler Classrooms

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Before we begin

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Wrapping it Up

About this course